The only way to protect your child from measles is with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot. It is important to note that vitamin A, at any dose, cannot treat or prevent measles, says Dr. Therese Linnon from Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Warren. Why is vitamin A used in measles treatment? “Vitamin A […]
Measles FAQ for parents
What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious virus. It causes a widespread rash, fever and flu-like symptoms and can lead to dangerous complications and death. What are the symptoms of measles? Symptoms of measles appear 7 to 14 days after infection. Measles symptoms include: High fever Cough Congestion A rash that begins on the […]
What parents need to know about measles
Many parents think of measles as an old-time disease, and that’s true. Measles was a common childhood disease decades ago, but it is rare today in this country thanks to a vaccine. However, millions of measles cases happen worldwide every year. Measles has made a comeback in recent years due to immunization levels dropping in […]
